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Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) is a four-year program of Pokhara University. The course aims to prepare a student with all necessary scientific knowledge, technical competencies and human understanding to work in various capacities from the community level to the central level health care programs.
Currently, six Public Health Colleges offer BPH Program in Nepal with affiliation from Pokhara University.
Provision of equitable access to health care for attainment of an acceptable level of health and better quality of life of the people by creating more resources is the dominant concern for Nepal today. In many parts of the world scientists are investing themselves in introducing public health interventions that can deal with the lifestyle. However, Nepal is facing four aid burdens of diseases (communicable, life-style related, poverty, and conflict). In order to cope with this complex situation, the development of public health graduates with necessary skills has become inevitable.
Objectives
The Bachelors in Public Health (BPH) program intends to produce skilful, market oriented and competent graduates who can contribute in delivering the public health programs effectively.At the completion of the course, the students shall be able to:
- Develop the knowledge and skills in applied health sciences, laboratory works on applied health sciences and their application.
- Introduce and enhance the knowledge and practical skills in public health, primary health, health systems development, health economic, nutrition and environmental health.
- Train and develop the skills on epidemic logical aspects of diseases and health system.
- Develop skills in designing, analyzing and evaluating applied public health science research and management.
- Enhance the knowledge and practical skills in dealing with human resource development and existing issues in public health management.
- Develop the research and scientific writing skills through the introduction of term paper and thesis.
- Ensure the skilful, practical and leading human resources through the community diagnosis and comprehensive field practices.
- Develop the extracurricular competencies through(Training, seminar and exposure)
Eligibility
- Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA in the proficiency certificate level or Grade 12 Science group.
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- Stude from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems must have studied physics, chemistry and biology with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA.
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- Must have obtained at least 50% overall marks in Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma (General Medicine or Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) and registered with the concerned council.
Admission Criteria
Provisions for Admission Process
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In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percentile should be obtained.
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One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.
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Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent.
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Copy of Citizenship / Passport.
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Admit card of the Entrance Examination.
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Documents submitted for reservation.
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Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions.
*Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.
Provisions for BPH Scholarships
Sub-Sections (4), (6), and (7) of Section 17 of the National Medical Education Act, 2018 and Section 20 of the National Medical Education Regulations 2020 has outlined this process about BPH Scholarships in Nepal. For details visit:
Medical Education Scholarships Provision of the Government of Nepal
BPH Scholarships Seats in Nepal
Entrance Examination for BPH-Pokhara University
The entrance examination format for enrollment in the Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) program of Pokhara University is MECEE-BL. Read more about MECEE-BL here.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities
There is growing concern for improvement of health status from all stakeholders within Nepal or in the foreign countries. Provision of equitable access to health care for attainment of an acceptable level of health and better quality of life of the people by creating more equitable distribution of resources is the dominant concern of Nepal today.
In many parts of the world scientists are investing themselves in introducing public health interventions that can deal with the lifestyle. However, Nepal is facing three fold burdens of diseases (communicable, lifestyle related and poverty). In order to cope with this complex situation, development of public health graduates has become inescapable. Very few number of public health workers are working within Nepal or in the other countries. In general, a BPH graduates can choose following area to build the career.
- University (Education and Research)
- Health Organization
- Health Center
- Hospital
- Health Research Council
Why pursue a career in public health?
Public health is an exciting and growing field of study. The field challenges its professionals to confront complex health issues, such as improving access to health care, controlling infectious disease, and reducing environmental hazards, violence, substance abuse, and injury.
Public health is a diverse and dynamic field. Public health professionals come from varying educational backgrounds and can specialize in an array of fields. A host of specialists, including teachers, journalists, researchers, administrators, environmentalists, demographers, social workers, laboratory scientists, and attorneys, work to protect the health of the public.
Public health is a field geared toward serving others. Public health professionals serve local, national, and international communities. They are leaders who meet the many exciting challenges in protecting the public’s health today and in the future.
Public health is a rewarding field. The field of public health offers great personal fulfillment working towards improving people’s health and well being is a rewarding day’s work.
Who should consider a degree in public health?
Public health is a field that offers an abundance of job opportunities to suit a variety of interests and skills. Whether you are interested in crunching numbers, conducting research, or working with people, there is a place for you in the field of public health. Recent college graduates and those that have been in the field for years have something to offer and to gain in this field. Public health is ideal for those that gain satisfaction knowing that they are working to improve the lives of others.
Where do public health professionals work?
Public health professionals work in both public and private sectors. Many public health graduates will find work in the public sector in local, or government health departments. The jobs available at health departments range from Food Safety Inspectors to Health Educators; from policy analysts to Epidemiologists. Others public health professionals will find work as researchers.
Those interested in working for a non-profit organization can find jobs in health advocacy, policy, or research for organizations such as the Nepal Cancer Society, the Red Cross, or a local non-profit that focuses on specific health issues. Still other public health professionals will find work in the private sector, working in pharmaceutical or health insurance companies.
Curricular Structure
Curriculum of Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) of Pokhara University
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Semester I Introduction to Public Health Anatomy and Physiology Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Biochemistry Microbiology and Immunology Technical English Bio-Statistic and Computer Application I Laboratories and Term Papers |
Semester II Pathology and First Aid Toxicology and Entomology Bio-Statistic and Computer Application II Basic Epidemiology I Public Health Laboratories and Term Papers |
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Semester III Basic Epidemiology II Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology Applied Epidemiology I Health System Development I Health Promotion and Education Term Papers |
Semester IV Applied Epidemiology II Medical Sociology and Anthropology Environmental and Occupational Health Food and Nutrition I Applied Health Promotion and Education Term Papers |
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Semester V Environmental and Occupational Health I Food and Nutrition II Human Resource Development (HRD) Primary Health Care in Nepal Health System Development II Term Papers |
Semester VI Resource Methodology Family Health Applied Child Health Applied Environmental and Occupational Health II Community Diagnosis Term Papers |
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Semester VII Health Planning and Policy Development Health Economics Research and Computer Software Application Comprehensive Field Practice Health Seminar and Term Paper |
Semester VIII Special Topics in Epidemiology (any two) Special Topics in Health System Special Topics in Occupational Health Special Topics in Environmental Health Special Topics in Child Health Special Topics in Health Economics Special Topics in Reproductive Health Special Topics in Primary Health Care Special Topics in National Health Priority Areas Special Topics in Health Technology/Public Health Laboratory Health Seminar in Special Topics Dissertation |
Downloads
Syllabus for NHPC Licensing Examination of Bachelor of Public Health (BPH).pdf